Proactol – Is it Safe for Weight Loss

With the New Year well behind us, and resolutions in full stride, many are still searching for products to help them reach their goals. This is especially true for the #1 resolution in America (losing weight). Curiosity got the best of me and a quest started to find the most popular diet pills available to determine if any of these products were deemed safe. The search leads me to an unbelievable list of diet pills (too many to list). The only dietary supplement that demanded attention was Proactol.

What is Proactol?: Proactol is an organic dietary supplement that is clinically proven to reduce fat intake by 27 percent, eliminate excess body fat, lower cholesterol, and help suppress the appetite. I considered these facts objectively and proceeded to evaluate the case studies performed on volunteer test subjects. Several case studies were conducted using Proactol’s prominent ingredient patented fibre complex from Opuntia ficus indica. Each study focused on specific effects Proactol had on the body. Here is a brief summary of the most prominent studies. If you are not interested in the medical aspect of this review, please proceed to my conclusion at the bottom of this article

Pilot Case Study – The purpose of this study was to observe fat binding on test subjects. Several volunteers consisting of both men and women were randomly divided into two groups to partake in a double-blind placebo crossover study. During this week long study a strict diet was implemented to ensure consistency with test results. The effect of the product was measured by steatorrhea (discharge of fat in feces) in 3-day-old faeces. The results show the quantity of fat execrated compared to the quantity consumed increased by 27.4% compared to that of Placebo which was taken by the other half of test subjects. This basically means 27% of the fat consumed was released as waste and not absorbed by the body.

Second Case Study July 2006 – Sixty-eight females with Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome) and a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 40 participated in another double-blind study. Syndrome X is classified as abdominal obesity (excessive fat tissue in and around the abdomen) which contributes to several health related problems including elevated blood pressure, plaque build up in artery walls, heart disease, and more. This study split volunteers into two groups with focus on cholesterol levels and the overall effects Proactol had on Syndrome X. On the 14th day of evaluation both groups showed a decrease in LDL cholesterol levels (10% for the Proactol group and 3% for the placebo group). Additionally, both groups showed a decrease in Metabolic Syndrome however, on the 42nd day of treatment, 39% of volunteers taking Proactol were diagnosed to be free from Metabolic Syndrome compared to 8% in the Placebo group. At the end of the case study 60% of women who consumed Proactol were diagnosed to be free from Metabolic Syndrome. No side effects were observed.

Other case studies available to the public are Vitamin Bile Salt Study, TNO Report Fat Binding Capacity, and TNO Report 3 American Breakfast.

Attempts were made to locate a dietary supplement equal to Proactol. The biggest competitor was the FDA approved Alli Diet Pill. Research proved that Alli is able to bind up to 23% but with severely noted side effects including oily stools and extreme flatulence. Several Alli users complained of uncontrollable excretions resulting in unplanned embarrassing wardrobe changes.

Conclusion: Proactol proves to have no side effects from long term use and is a viable all natural dietary supplement that has helped many achieve a healthier body. My biggest concern with this product (and others like it) is the potential let down for people looking to manage their weight without putting an effort into healthy eating and exercise. On a personal note, I’m not one for taking any pills (even for colds or body aches) however, I felt introducing Proactol into my diet would assist me with my own fitness goals. I ordered a 6 month supply to further evaluate this product and will provide my results to You-On-A-Diet and via another article on buzzle.com. If you would like a more in depth review of Proactol you may visit: www.you-on-a-diet.net/proactol.

Note: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and not intended to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. Consult a physician regarding the
applicability of any information and recommendations with respect to your health condition.